Book excerpt: Reiki for Common Ailments is a comprehensive guide to treating over eighty common health problems from eczema, fatigue and anxiety, to back ache, arthritis and high blood pressure. Dedicated Reiki Master teacher Mari Hall explains the principles of Reiki Healing and illustrates the key healing hand positions. For each ailment she provides an overview of symptoms, advice on emotional aspects of the complaint, describes the chakras and glands which should be focused on and recommends other therapies which can assist the healing process.